Hey #VisuallyImpaired / #blind friends: If you see a post containing an image with no alt text, reply to that message and tag @altbot. It'll reply to you with alt text for the image. Tres cool!

(Your reply can also be a private mention, if you don't want others to know. But if you keep it the same privacy as the original, then you'll also help other people)

I'm curious to hear from fellow blind users about your favorite accessible Windows apps! I just reinstalled Windows and would love some recommendations. What apps do you find essential for daily tasks, productivity, or just for fun? Please share your favorites! #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #Accessibility #WindowsApps #AssistiveTechnology #Windows

@mastoblind @main

Check Out my Latest Guide I wrote for @iaccessibility on Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses!

Discover how these smart glasses are redefining accessibility for blind and visually impaired users with AI-powered features.

iaccessibility.net/ray-ban-met…

#Accessibility #RayBanMeta #SmartGlasses #AssistiveTechnology #VisuallyImpaired #Innovation #TechForGood #Inclusion #WearableTech

If you're #blind, #VisuallyImpaired, or otherwise rely on #AssistiveTecnhologies and #AltText, your thoughts on this proposal to temporarily disable images across the fediverse to highlight the importance of well-written image descriptions would be very much appreciated.

social.coop/@dynamic/112349215…

Please boost the original post for reach!

#accessibility #a11y

Hello! I would like to invite everyone to join the #Accessible #Apple community on Discord. This server is dedicated to current and future #blind and/or #VisuallyImpaired users of #iPhone, #Mac, #Apple Watch and other #Apple products who would like to get the most out of their devices. If that's something you are interested in, give us a shot!!
discord.gg/vfKyEBmXNb
Now to some FAQ that I guess will be asked over and over.
Q: There's only one administrator and that's you.
A: Yeah, but there's no point as there's literally noone else there, yet.
Q: Where are the rules?
A: They are not existent yet. Just please be a human.
Q: What's the point if there's AppleVis?
A: AppleVis was, and still is a great resource if it comes to stuff like APp directories, curated list of resources, podcasts ETC, however the forum features are suboptimal, especially for mobile usage. I have spoken to many people who are newcomers to the #Apple ecosystem and using the AppleVis website turned out to be harder than using their shiny new device itself.

Please keep in mind that the server is in a test stage, many things can happen, including channel deletions/additions, moderation appointments or server deletion in case there's no real interest. If you have any suggestions how could I improve it or if you would like to help me moderate, please reach out.
I kindly ask everyone to boost it to gauge interest. #accessibility #a11y #blind

Join the Accessible Apple Discord Server!

Check out the Accessible Apple community on Discord - hang out with 1 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

^Discord

I wasn't really aware of the sad state of #accessibility with #GTK4 and #Gnome in upcoming #Debian 12 #bookworm.

bugs.debian.org/1034248

#visuallyImpaired and #blind users are probably disappointed. Let's hope, those users can use #MATE for now and things will improve before the release of Debian 13 #trixie.

Check out the latest great content for blind and visually impaired people using Android.

Available in Turkish erisilebilirandroid.com/

and English erisilebilirandroid.com/en/

#blind #visuallyimpaired #lowvision
#android #accessibility #a11y

These magnetic USB C adapters are truly fantastic! Recommended for anyone blind or visually impaired.
Available from Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress.

✅ Makes fitting a USB cable easy - the magnet pulls the cable into place.
✅ Saves wear and tear on the USB C port.
✅ Can be used with chargers, wired earbuds and data sync cables.
✅ Acts as a quick release if the cable gets yanked.
✅ They work well with phones, laptops, and tablets.

amazon.com/Magnetic-Adapter-Co…

#blind #lowvision #visuallyimpaired #a11y

If you're a #lowvision person and use Windows, checkout PowerToys from Microsoft. Some of the tools it comes with are super useful.
👉 On screen ruler tracking mouse
👉 Grab text from any image on screen & auto ICR'd & put in the clipboard.
👉 Change Windows shortcut keys and add new ones.

More info here:
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/wind…

#sightimpaired #visuallyimpaired

Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for customizing Windows. Utilities include ColorPicker, FancyZones, File Explorer Add-ons, Image Resizer, Keyboard Manager, PowerRename, PowerToys Run, a Shortcut Guide and more to come.

^{learn.microsoft.com}

Polska drużyna Mistrzami Europy w #Showdown!!! 🇵🇱
W finale 31:27 pokonujemy Finlandię 🇫🇮
Co za mecz! Co za emocje! 😱

Zobaczcie to!
youtu.be/KXzOCM6I4Pc?t=7832

#sport #IBSA #Poland #Finland #Polska #Finlandia #POLFIN #Champions #European #Paris #blind #niewidomi #visuallyimpaired

8. EURO SHOWDOWN IBSA 2022 - 16/12/2022 Teams 2 - 16h

Euro Showdown IBSA - Antony France - Table 1Programme et résultats / Schedule and results : www.showdown-tournament.com/index.php?ad=7Programme sous réserve ...

^YouTube

If you're like me, then you were really happy to learn about Mastodon's enthusiastic support for image descriptions, and you were really eager to join in.

Then you went to actually write something and realized you have no idea how to present visual information in a way that is helpful/enjoyable to those who are #VisuallyImpaired or #Blind.

I found this guide really informative: uxdesign.cc/how-to-write-an-im…

Of course, I'd also love to hear any additional tips y'all might have!

#Accessibility